Not just Spirit Hall-people across the entire continent saw this scene.
In the Worship Hall, Qian Daoliu opened his eyes. His golden pupils sought to pierce the mist before him, only to discover that he could see through nothing.
"What is this?"
Qian Daoliu murmured to himself.
For the first time in his life, he had encountered such a situation. And why did the girl in the image look so familiar?
Was he imagining things?
Why did she bear some resemblance to Bibi Dong?
The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
Ning Fengzhi gazed at the screen in the sky.
"It appeared so strangely. Uncle Jian, Uncle Gu, what do you think?"
"I can't see through it, but..." Before Chen Xin finished speaking, his gaze caught Nan Huai'an on the sky screen, and his pupils contracted. A figure from his memories surfaced in his mind. "I've seen this young man before. Last time I took Rongrong to watch matches at the Soul Fighting Arena, this kid appeared there. But he was only a Soul Elder then. How did he suddenly shoot up to Soul Emperor?"
"No, wait, look at that figure. Isn't that Nan Huai'an from Spirit Hall Academy?"
At Chen Xin's words, Gu Rong and Ning Fengzhi both looked over.
"That kid's Soul Rings-his second Soul Ring is actually a Thousand-Year Soul Ring? How is that possible?"
Gu Rong's eyes widened.
"A Soul Emperor? Such a young Soul Emperor!"
Ning Fengzhi was astonished.
Had this kid been hiding his strength all along?
What exactly was Spirit Hall trying to do?
The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan.
"No, something's wrong!" Yu Yuanzhen looked at the girl in the image on the sky screen. "Why does she look a little familiar? Have I seen her somewhere before?"
For a moment, he could not recall her-the figure from back when she was with Yu Xiaogang.
"Forget it. I'll stop thinking about it and watch first!"
Yu Luomian likewise watched the images on the sky screen without blinking. Such a young Soul Emperor was truly astonishing.
The Clear Sky Sect.
Tang Xiao stared at the images on the sky screen, lost in thought.
"Such a young Soul Emperor, even more monstrous than Haozi was back then. When did such a monstrous figure appear on the continent?"
Tang Xiao summoned the liaison responsible for contacting the Moonlight Pavilion.
"Notify the Moonlight Pavilion. Have them investigate this person's exact identity, as quickly as possible!"
The liaison acknowledged the order, turned, and left.
They had to ascertain this person's identity.
If they could win him over, the Clear Sky Sect could become even stronger, perhaps even like a tiger given wings.
Shrek Academy.
"Boss Dai, this guy's about your age, but he's actually a Soul Emperor. He's incredible!"
Ma Hongjun could not believe it.
"This might just be a trick of the eye. How could someone be a Soul Emperor? There aren't many on the entire continent, and look, even his second Soul Ring is a thousand-year one. This has to be fake!"
Dai Mubai retorted, though inwardly he still felt somewhat unsure.
That Soul Ring was indeed a little strange. Who had a thousand-year second Soul Ring? It was too strange.
Oscar looked him up and down. "A Thousand-Year Soul Ring really is unbelievable, but this guy doesn't seem to have any reputation on the continent. How come I've never heard of him?"
He knew at least a little about the renowned geniuses on the continent, one way or another. There was no way he would have no impression at all.
Yu Tianheng of Heaven Dou Royal Academy, Feng Xiaotian of Godwind Academy, Huo Wu of Blazing Fire Academy, and Shui Bing'er of Skywater Academy.
These were all figures of the highest renown, but he truly had no impression of this person.
"He might be some old fellow who crawled out of nowhere."
Tang San walked over and pointed at the sky screen. "Teacher said that the first Soul Ring can't exceed 423 years, and the second Soul Ring can't exceed a thousand years. This guy's second Soul Ring is already a thousand-year one. Isn't that just hot air?"
He certainly would not believe what was on the sky screen. It was absolutely fake, a deception.
"Little San, you truly are my disciple. You think just like me!"
In the blink of an eye, while Tang San was speaking, Yu Xiaogang had already arrived silently behind the group.
"Really?"
Ning Rongrong voiced her doubt.
She still did not quite trust Grandmaster.
"Of course. When have I ever lied to you?"
Yu Xiaogang declared with absolute conviction.
This little princess of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect actually dares to question me?
This Grandmaster's authority will not be challenged.
He had to establish his authority before these little monsters, and Tang San, as his disciple, undoubtedly had the best talent.
Ning Rongrong shook her head, unwilling to continue arguing with this Grandmaster.
Zhu Zhuqing stood to one side and chose to remain silent.
Xiao Wu pointed at the girl on the sky screen. "Grandmaster, have you seen that girl before?"
Why did looking at this girl annoy her so much?
Had she seen her somewhere before?
Yu Xiaogang looked at the girl on the sky screen, inwardly startled. He had not looked closely just now.
Why does this girl look so much like my Dong'er?
Impossible, absolutely impossible. How could Dong'er have lived in such a shabby place as a child?
While people across the entire continent were guessing who this girl was, far away in the Pope's Palace, a trace of shock flashed through the eyes of a cool, aloof woman.
"Isn't that me as a child?"
Seeing her childhood self again, Bibi Dong felt all five flavors mingle in her heart.
Who is this young man?
Why would he appear here?
And what exactly do the images projected by this sky screen mean? Why is it showing my childhood?
Could everything appearing now have happened decades ago?
What exactly are the images on that sky screen about?
The sky screen's timeline...
Nan Huai'an withdrew his Soul Rings and Martial Soul, then looked again at Bibi Dong before him.
"Let me ask you: are you willing to become my disciple, the disciple of Nan Huai'an?"
"Become my disciple, and I'll guarantee you a safe and peaceful life. There are benefits, too. I'll take you traveling across the continent to broaden your horizons, so you won't have to waste your days in this tiny village."
Bibi Dong raised her head, her purple eyes looking at the most handsome man before her, and asked hesitantly, "Why do you want to take me as your disciple?"
Nan Huai'an rubbed Bibi Dong's head. "There's no particular reason. Fate brought you and me together. I see that you have a pure heart and are a good seedling for cultivation. You should know that once you pass this village, you won't find another shop like this. An opportunity missed won't come again. You should be secretly rejoicing that I'm taking you as my disciple."
Seeing that Bibi Dong was still wavering, Nan Huai'an feigned a regretful sigh. "Ah, what a pity. Very well, very well. It seems you're unwilling."
He took one step, then two. Just as he was about to take his third, Bibi Dong's voice came from behind him.
"Don't go!"
Bibi Dong quickly ran in front of Nan Huai'an and tilted up her little face, looking pitiful.
"I'm willing!"
Nan Huai'an smiled faintly. "Are you sure?"
"A hundred times sure!" Bibi Dong nodded repeatedly.
"Good. I've decided to take you as my disciple."
Thud!
Bibi Dong dropped to both knees.
"Bibi Dong pays her respects to Teacher!"
After she kowtowed three times, Nan Huai'an helped Bibi Dong up and nodded in satisfaction.
"All right, all right. I don't have that many rules. Get up. I'll awaken your Martial Soul now."
At that moment, a system notification sounded in Nan Huai'an's mind.
[Congratulations on accepting Bibi Dong as your disciple. Current rating: SSR!] [Congratulations, host, on receiving the disciple recruitment reward: second Martial Soul, God-Slaying Sword.] [Continue teaching your disciple to earn additional rewards. Please look forward to future rewards!]
The God-Slaying Sword!
Nan Huai'an was quite satisfied with this reward. Receiving a second Martial Soul was already very good.
Now he could only look forward to whether the subsequent rewards would include something capable of forcing a Peerless Douluo to retreat. Tang Chen had not yet gone to Slaughter City in this era.
At this moment, in the original story's timeline beneath the sky screen.
When the people of the continent heard that this girl was named Bibi Dong, they were all utterly shocked.